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We are recruiting for a mission-driven LCSW/LPC Mobile Crisis Services, OBHS-1 to join our team!

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Department

Adult PsychiatristsWith over 700 employees, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) at Denver Health is a large and rapidly expanding department that provides psychiatric care for patients in community, emergency, inpatient, justice, medical, mobile, and outpatient settings. As a non-profit committed to meeting community needs and promoting health equity, Denver Health offers psychiatrists a practice full of meaning and purpose. All physicians at Denver Health have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As such, Denver Health is an excellent place to work for physicians with an interest in clinical education.

Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides integrated behavioral health as a key member of the care team in various settings. The BHP abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the setting in which they provide patient care. Services will be provided in an Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) clinic or a school-based center with a focus on therapeutic interventions across the lifespan. Services include brief evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial factors in patients with chronic medical conditions and may include substance abuse screening and treatment. The BHP provides as needed: case management and consultation, case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care, and crisis intervention.

Mobile Crisis Services is a unique Denver Health Service provided in the community~

• Is available 24/7/365.
• Provides dual clinician response, within 60 minutes of the dispatch, for mental health support/evaluation/resource & referral.
• Outcome usually results in stabilization/safety planning in place, Lyft coordination to Denver Metro Walk-in Crisis Center for further evaluation, or Paramedic/Ambulance coordination to Hospital for further evaluation.
• Clinicians work remote from home, and occasionally gather at Denver Health as needed for meetings, trainings, etc.

Mobile isCURRENTLY looking for....

a Licensed Clinician to takeour weeklyFriday night shift from 7 PM to 7:30 AM; and two (2) additional 12-hour shifts, as a 'FLOATER'. This means covering for other Clinicians' Paid Time Off (PTO), usually known at least 1-3 months ahead of time. If no one is currently on PTO, then we'd work together to find a shift that works best for you and Mobile.

Essential Functions:

• Provides high quality clinical services to referred individuals, including short-term evidence-based interventions, support services, and collaboration with other teams as needed. (70%)
• Conducts brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools. (5%)
• Provides health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing. (5%)
• Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (5%)
• Conduct safety and risk assessments as needed. (5%)
• Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (5%)
• Provide education, treatment, and referrals to family members as appropriate. (5%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff
  (0%)

Education:

• Master's Degree from a certified Master's program in psychology, counseling, social work, or other related human services degree.
  Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Typically 2-3 years of clinical experience post master's degree Required

Licenses:

• LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required or
• LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Performs patient care in accordance with evidence-based clinical framework; achieves high standards of care through the implementation and supervision of evidence based services and application of clinical policies and procedures for all patients and staff within a variety of BHS clinic settings.
• Knowledge and the ability to audit for compliance of State, Federal and Agency mandated documentation.
• Possesses critical thinking skills that lead to the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Provides both clinical care and basic administrative assistance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary care medical settings, including evidence-based, brief therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of patient populations' cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education.
• Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in various settings.
• Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the clinic setting.
• Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting.
• Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice.
• Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to specialty mental health services and termination.
• Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency including writing involuntary mental health holds.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with clinical staff, professionals, families, and outside organizations.

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$86,600.00 - $101,700.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.